| 1 | Moon | 5:45 |
| 2 | Thunderbolt | 5:15 |
| 3 | Crystalline | 5:08 |
| 4 | Cosmogony | 5:00 |
| 5 | Dark Matter | 3:22 |
| 6 | Hollow | 5:49 |
| 7 | Virus | 5:26 |
| 8 | Sacrifice | 4:02 |
| 9 | Mutual Core | 5:06 |
| 10 | Solstice | 4:41 |
Björk’s eighth studio album, Biophilia, is a groundbreaking multimedia project that stands as one of the most ambitious releases in modern music history. Released in 2011 via Polydor, this concept album explores the intricate relationships between nature, musicology, and technology. Composed during the Icelandic financial crisis, it earned global headlines as the world’s first "app-album."
Musically, Biophilia is a mesmerizing blend of avant-garde art-pop and electronic experimentation. The record features unique, custom-built instruments—including a MIDI pipe organ and a Tesla coil—paired with Björk’s signature "controlled presence" and choral arrangements. While the album leans into atmospheric and subtle soundscapes, it is punctuated by moments of intense energy and industrial rhythms.
Key Tracks:
- "Crystalline": Features an "apocalyptical breakbeat" coda and glittering glockenspiel.
- "Mutual Core": A standout track known for its "asteroid-bass volleys" and vocal gymnastics.
- "Moon": An ethereal opening exercise in extremes, featuring plinking harps and deep sub-bass.
- "Thunderbolt": A showcase for the album’s innovative use of the Tesla coil and shifting arpeggios.
As an "amazing, inventive, and wholly unique" entry in her discography, Biophilia is an essential release for collectors of experimental music and those following the evolution of an artist without peer.
